CO129-550-6 Rex v. Ng Loi Yuen- request review of trial and exercise of prerogative of mercy... 22-11-1934 - 21-12-1934 — Page 15

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Mr.

Mr.

XMr. Bashe 18/12

Mr. Parkinson.

Sir G. Tomlinson.

Sir C. Bottomley.

Sir J. Shuckburgh 19/12/34 Permi. U.S. of S. 18(x" alouse

Parly. U.S. of S.

Secretary of State.

33864/34. HONG KONG.

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18/127 841

Confidential. No./24 I have

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received confidential letter from

the Bishop of Hong Kong asking

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conson.

TELEGRAM.

me personally to review the case

GOVERNOR

of Rex versus Ng Loi Yuen in

HONG KONG.

which I understand you have

confirmed death sentence after

consideration in Executive

Councilo Please inform Bishop in

reply that prerogative of mercy

has been delegated by H.M. to

the Governor and that I am unable

FURTHER ACTION.

CD tel

to intervene

If Bishop desires

to make representations he should

address them to the Governor.